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New York Rules Former and Current Foster Care Children Can Recover Damages From the Government for Failing to Prevent Injury Caused by “Foreseeable Harm”

A recent decision has made it possible for former and current foster children to recover damages for negligence committed by the government in regards to their foster care. The Court...

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New York State DMV Overhauls Driver Point System

The State of New York employs a point system to track unfit and dangerous motorists. Under the point system, the state allocates points to motorists if they commit driving offenses....

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New York City Legalizes Jaywalking

Jaywalking has officially been made legal in New York City. A bill to legalize jaywalking was passed by the New York City Council on October 26, 2024. It then became...

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When do Pedestrians have the Right of Way Over Vehicles?

Why did the chicken cross the road? Because he had the right of way. It is an unfortunate reality of our society that at times motor vehicles will strike pedestrians....

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